Fresh Coat
F.C. Franchising Systems, Inc.
Company Information
10700 Montgomery Road, Suite 210Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
F.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. is an Ohio corporation that was incorporated on January 1, 2005. Their principal business address is 10700 Montgomery Road, Suite 210, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242. They do business under our name, F.C. FRANCHISING SYSTEMS, INC., and under the trade name FRESH COAT. They have offered Fresh Coat franchises since January 2005.
Fresh Coat offers franchises to operate painting businesses under the trade name FRESH COAT. We will train you to operate the franchised business. You will offer both interior and exterior painting and wallpapering services to the general public, including both residential and commercial clients, through, among other things, direct mail advertising and through referral sources such as real estate agents. The market for painting services is well developed throughout the United States. Your competition will be other local painting services in the same geographic area, including those that may be franchised by other national competitors.
1 Directors with Prior Bankruptcies
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Franchise Attrition
1/10
Investment Accessibility
8/10
Summary of potential earnings
$632,895 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Decorating & Home Design
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Fresh Coat Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $44,900 Maximum: $44,900
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $66,150 Maximum: $96,250
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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